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DR Congo ex-leader Joseph Kabila lashes out after immunity lifted for treason charges newsthirst.

Joseph Kabila, the ex-president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has lashed out at the government of his successor – calling it a “dictatorship”. The 53-year-old made a 45-minute speech live on YouTube on Friday evening from an unspecified location a day after the Senate lifted his immunity from prosecution. DR Congo’s authorities intend to…

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Philippines ex-leader Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over drug killings newsthirst.

Jonathan Head South East Asia correspondent Getty Images Duterte was arrested by police in Manila airport shortly after his arrival from Hong Kong Philippine police have arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over his deadly “war on drugs”. The 79-year-old was…

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